Customer Reviews
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shoots fine through LCP
Review by donttreadonme -
I have tried many different rounds of .380 in my LCP. The Hornady 90 gr FTX is an excellent performer. (Posted on 12/29/12)Ammo Performance Bargain? Reliable? -
not good for lcp
Review by pitbull -
Ammo feeds fine in an lcp but I shot thru a 1 gallon water jug with 2 1x6 pine boards behind it and it failed to open up. My Magtech fmj 95gr. was a lot more accurate at 15 yards. (Posted on 7/4/12)Reliable? Ammo Performance Bargain?
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Q: What is the difference between the .380 and the 38 special Critical Defense ammo? They are both 38 caliber aren't they?
Posted On: 10/8/11 By: Chris
A: There are many differences between .380 and .38 Special. It is important to understand that they are in no way interchangeable. .380 ACP, or .380 Auto as it is sometimes called, is used almost exclusively in semi-automatic handguns. .38 Special is used almost exclusively in revolvers.
As to their caliber, while both are referred to with the number "38," the projectile diameter of the .380 is .3565" and the diameter of the .38 Special projectile is .3580", a minor but important distinction. .38 Special shares this diameter with .357 Magnum, which, again, is not the actual diameter of the projectile. However, all three (.380 Auto, .38 Special, and .357 Magnum) share the same bore diameter of .355".
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